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Notes Unit 6: Delegation, Authority and Power

CONTENTS
Objectives
Introduction
6.1 Delegation
6.1.1 Meaning of Delegation
6.1.2 Features of Delegation
6.1.3 Principles of Delegation

6.1.4 Advantages of Delegation
6.1.5 Issues regarding Delegation
6.2 Authority
6.2.1 Meaning of Authority
6.2.2 Types of Authority
6.2.3 Advantages and Disadvantages of Authority
6.3 Power
6.3.1 Meaning of Power
6.3.2 Types of Power

6.4 Authority vs. Power
6.5 Summary
6.6 Keywords
6.7 Self Assessment
6.8 Review Questions
6.9 Further Readings

Objectives

After studying this unit, you will be able to:
State the meaning and features of delegation
Discuss principles and issues regarding delegation
Explain the types of authority
Identify sources of power

Introduction

Power and authority are the 'currency' of organisations, they enable an individual or group to
get things done, through others-or in competition with others. Because organisations require
controlled performance, the flipside of authority is responsibility. Trends such as empowerment
make this a hot issue: how do you share power and retain control? Delegation is the managerial
process through with authority flows down the scalar chain; it is one of those good things that,
in practice, are difficult for managers to get right.

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